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The Skinny On Fit & Petite

Hey everyone! Today I wanted to start a new series called, “The Skinny on Fit & Petite” where I will post up about my fitness, nutrition and my progress every two weeks. I hope you all enjoy!

Fitness
When I moved to Boston six months ago, C wanted me to work out with him at our apartment gym. I haven’t worked out over a year since school got in the way. However since I had just graduated and didn’t have a job yet, I had a lot of time. So I decided to give it a shot, and work out with C. He set up a workout schedule for us and it goes something like this:

C got me lifting weights four days a week and I only have to do cardio (HIIT) two times a week for only 20-25 minutes per session. I love this workout schedule so much because I just love lifting weights. At first I couldn’t lift that heavy, only 5lbs or 10lbs at most. But now I can lift a lot heavier and I just feel a lot stronger than before. I love that feeling! After going to our apartment gym for a few months, we decided to get a membership at the YMCA. It’s about a 10 minutes walk from our apartment. I am in love with our new gym. It has everything that we both needed! Also on cardio days, I can run on the track, which I love even more.

I never thought that I would look forward to working out each and everyday, especially since I have to wake up at 5;30am everyday, but I love it and it has become apart of my life now.

Nutrition

I believe the food that you eat is as important as working out.

When I first started working out, I began to count my calories and ate around 1600 calories. I counted my calories so that I can keep track of my diet to make sure that I eat enough carb, protein, and fats. I know this doesn’t work for everyone, but it works for me and keeps me accountable. After switching to the new gym, I increased my calories intake to about 1750 calories. I wanted to increase my calories because I am trying to gain more weight (mostly muscle weight). My macros intake is around 172g carb, 59g fats, and 130g protein. So far I am slowly gaining weights, my muscles are more defined, and I feel a lot stronger.

I try to keep my diet clean. It mostly consists of baked chicken breast, sweet potatoes, avocados, oatmeal (favorite!), brown rice, broccoli, spinach, nut butter, eggs, almond milk, etc. However, I also splurge on cookie butter and quick bread, which I like to crumble on top of my oatmeal. Everything in moderations right? 🙂

I also have at least one “cheat meal” each week where I would eat out with my fiance.

I like my diet because I don’t feel deprived of any food. I get to enjoy everything I like while maintaining within my macros.

Progress

So far I feel a lot stronger and my muscles are more defined than when I first started working out. I have no pictures this time, but maybe next time I’ll post up some of my progress pictures!

Everything in moderation! It feels great to eat well and move your body but also to allow yourself to indulge. What’s the point in being healthy if you can’t enjoy your life right? Love seeing bloggers talk about this!

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Hello! My name is Kim and welcome to Fit and Petite! This blog includes healthy recipes, photography, and random musings in my life. Thank you for stopping by and check out the About page for more info!

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